The Town FilesUnion County, Illinois
16,997 people. The median home is worth $131,700 (typical Illinois town: $156,600) and the median household earns $55,728.
Towns in Union County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna | 4,303 | $134,300 | $33,137 | 39.8 |
| Jonesboro | 1,711 | $106,400 | $58,500 | 39.7 |
| Cobden | 1,074 | $98,300 | $46,458 | 46.8 |
| Dongola | 661 | $59,900 | $34,145 | 49.7 |
People and housing
| Union County | Typical Illinois town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $131,700 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $648 | $960 |
| Median household income | $55,728 | $72,500 |
| Median age | 44.3 | 40.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.9% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.2% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
5,377 jobs in 2024, average pay $45,223 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 721 storm events in Union County from 1996 to 2026, with 7 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Union County has been included in 15 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| September 19, 2019 | Flood | DR-4461: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| June 7, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1991: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 2, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1850: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| March 2, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1826: Severe Winter Storm |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).